Quality Engineer

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident scheme

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality management across major construction and SMR projects. You will ensure alignment with ISO 9001 standards, coordinate audits, and drive improvements in QA processes on complex engineering programs.

The role involves close collaboration with project teams, clients and subcontractors to meet regulatory requirements and deliver safe, high-quality outcomes at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and improve project quality management systems.
• Provide guidance on quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Support development and review of ITPs.
• Conduct internal, external and supplier audits and track corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Civil engineering

Auditing

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder communication

CQI membership

IT literacy (MS Office)

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in engineering or construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the implementation, management and continuous improvement of quality management systems on major construction and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects.

Working closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors, you will ensure quality standards, regulatory requirements and project specifications are achieved, supporting the safe and successful delivery of complex engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and improve project quality management systems.
• Provide guidance on quality standards, assurance processes and compliance requirements.
• Support the development and review of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct internal, external and supplier audits, monitoring corrective actions through to completion.
• Manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare quality reports and monitor project performance against KPIs.
• Ensure effective document control, quality records and project handover documentation.
• Promote quality awareness and best practice across project teams.
• Support compliance with relevant nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements and project-specific quality procedures.
• Ensure appropriate quality assurance, inspection, testing and traceability processes are maintained throughout project delivery.

About You

• Experience working within civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering methodologies.
• Strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Experience undertaking audits and managing corrective actions.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence teams at all levels.
• Previous experience working on nuclear, energy or Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects.
• Experience working on nuclear, energy or Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects.
• Understanding of nuclear quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Degree, HNC or HND in an engineering or construction-related discipline.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).

Desirable

• Previous experience working on nuclear, energy or Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects.
• Experience working on nuclear, energy or Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects.
• Understanding of nuclear quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Degree, HNC or HND in an engineering or construction-related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative Small Modular Reactor projects, supporting the highest standards of quality, safety and engineering excellence.

Quality Engineer

Company: Millbank Holdings Ltd Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Warrington, WARRINGTON Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Nov 2026 Closing date: 11 Dec 2026

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

• We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
• About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.